Charles Wilson

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Charles Erwin Wilson, American businessman and politician, was United States Secretary of Defense from 1953 to 1957 under President Eisenhower. Known as "Engine Charlie", he previously worked as CEO for General Motors. In the wake of the Korean War, he cut the defense budget significantly.

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Wilson family name, ancestry, and history

Meaning

"son of Wil"

Origins

England,Scotland

Wikipedia info

Wilson is a common surname of English and Scottish origin. It literally means "son of Wil" (William, an Old German name). It is the seventh most common surname in the United Kingdom, and eighth most common in the United States. It is the third most common surname in Scotland, and the 17th most...